BIO 475 - Scientific Analysis and Writing I (WI) (2 semester hours)

Semester Hours: 2 (Writing-Intensive)

A directed investigation of selected topics in biology focusing on the comprehension and analysis of primary literature. Students will learn how to break down and critically evaluate scientific research articles on topics selected by the instructor. Class discussion and debate will be used to highlight how data can be interpreted in multiple ways, how statistics can be misleading, and the importance of the peer review process.

Pre-requisites: BIO 262 - Genetics (4 semester hours), BIO 350 - General Ecology (4 semester hours), and GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research.

Offered: fall.